Features

Five enthusiasts from Bar and Bench share the bell-ringing appeal with Counsel. From ‘Oranges and Lemons’ to wedding bells, it’s an enchanting sound and an extraordinary pastime, mixing camaraderie, mental agility and physical exercise 

For a quick escape from the daily grind, try an all-absorbing visit to the fully restored home and treasures of 19th century architect and master of design Sir John Soane in the heart of legal London 

Terrible days have their amusing side in retrospect 

Congratulations to the 108! As our new QCs prepare for the silk ceremony, we dive into the pool to see what’s the most influential factor for success, after an individual’s own effort 

How bad is Brexit for women? Just how inclusive does feminism have to be? What’s the greatest myth about female barristers? The forthright peer, social reformer and Bar luminary talks to Alice de Coverley   

From American legal thinking to classics and great literary speeches, Lord Justice Singh discusses his influences and principles 

Tax barrister, blogger and campaigner – the tenacious Jolyon Maugham QC has driven the legal debate on Brexit since the referendum result and won’t let the issue go 

Julia Smart probes the impeccable credentials of LALY Legal Aid Barrister of the Year 2018, Martha Cover 

Coming soon to a Circuit near you? With over 80 mentored pairs and counting, the win-win WCWF opt-out scheme is getting results 

Take control of your practice and create that competitive edge: Nick Luckman explains how to position your specialist skills in the market